Light, Heat, and Fire: luc, lum, lus (light), List 1

Learn this list of words containing lum meaning "light."
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  1. bioluminescence
    luminescence produced by physiological processes
  2. bioluminescent
    (of living organisms) emitting light
  3. illuminate
    make lighter or brighter
  4. illumination
    the quality of providing light
  5. illumine
    make lighter, brighter, or visible
  6. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  7. luminesce
    emit light without heat
  8. luminescence
    the emission of light without heat
  9. luminescent
    emitting light not caused by heat
  10. luminosity
    the quality of emitting or reflecting light
  11. luminous
    softly bright or radiant
Created on Fri Apr 10 11:48:28 EDT 2026 (updated Fri Apr 10 12:20:14 EDT 2026)

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